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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.13, 936.30 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.13, 936.30 and 234.13 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.13 : 936.30 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.13/936.30 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.13x = 936.30 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.13x = 219,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,215.92/624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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